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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Unlocking Opportunities in Emerging Markets Act of 2020</b></p> <p>This bill establishes the Office of Emerging Markets within the Small Business Administration to oversee the planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of efforts to enhance the economic well-being of small business concerns in emerging markets. </p>]]></text>
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